Isle of Wight motorists are being urged to avoid a flooded road in Sandown, this lunchtime (Tuesday).

Cones and a road closure are in place on Avenue Road, near the bridge.

The area close to Co-op and the junction with Tamar Close is affected.

It follows heavy rain and strong winds, brought by Storm Claudio.

Elsewhere, a wall collapsed and trees came down, and cross-Solent travel was affected, for a time.

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Isle of Wight County Press: Avenue Road, Sandown.Avenue Road, Sandown. (Image: Isle of Wight County Press.)